Chelsea Erkman, 88, of Enfield passed away at 5:57 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Phoenix Nursing and Rehab in Carmi. He was born in Enfield on August 11, 1924, the son of Edward and Agnes Dora (Lichtenberger) Erkman. Chelsea married the love of his life, Pauline Smith, on December 24, 1944.

Chelsea was a grain and livestock farmer for over 45 years. He was a life long member and deacon of Enfield Christian Church. He served as a trustee of Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi and on the board of directors of Wabash Valley Service Company.

Chelsea is survived by his wife of almost 68 years, Pauline; a daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Frank Musgrave of Carmi; a son and daughter-in-law, Don and Vicki Erkman of Carmi; four grandchildren, Deon Hall and her husband, Terry, Kathleen Fulkerson and her husband, Joey, Devin Lane and her husband, Joey and Lauren Musgrave and her fiancée, Nathan Whetstone; two step-grandchildren, David Mitchell and his wife, Danyelle and Pam Haywood and her husband, Matt; 14 great grandchildren, Tyson Musgrave, Austin Ritcheson, Carly Fulkerson, Jase and Nate Kiefer, Ty, Ashton and Tucker Lane, Isabella Hall, Makayla Blazier, Macen and Max Haywood and Seth and Lexi Mitchell; and two sisters-in-law, Delora Erkman of West Virginia and Dorothy and Louis Youngs of Lawrenceville.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy, Harry and John Erkman.

Funeral Services for Chelsea Erkman, 88, of Enfield will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Enfield Christian Church. Burial will be in Enfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the Enfield Christian Church from 4 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in Chelsea's name to the Phoenix Foundation or to TIP Hospice. For more information visit campbellfuneralservices.com.